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Bolt intros electric vehicle fleet in Cape Town
Bolt plans to scale to 500 EVs by 2026, as it expands its African sustainable mobility strategy. (Image supplied) Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched an electric vehicle (EV) category in South Africa, starting in Cape Town, through a fleet…
Electric Cars Were Invented Much Earlier Than You Think
Even as electric vehicles battle for a footing in the mainstream automotive market today, you might be surprised to learn that this struggle actually dates back nearly 200 years. That's right — battery-powered propulsion dates back to the…
Electric vehicle targets 'delusional' and damaging to financial state of the UK
The UK's electric vehicle (EV) targets have been slammed as 'delusion' as they're damaging the financial state of the UK. Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors, also told the Telegraph: 'You get into a nasty vicious circle of discounting, then…
Global growth of EVs faces hurdles in insurance, charging gaps, says BNP Paribas
The global energy crisis may be pushing the balance towards pure electric cars amid worries about surging petrol bills, but BNP Paribas is cooling down expectations as a lack of charging infrastructure and high insurance costs remain major…
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
Theo LeggettBusiness correspondent iStock Editorial / Getty Images The president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023. Jim Baumbick told the BBC he will have 'news to share…
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023. Jim Baumbick told the BBC he will have 'news to share in the future' about the Fiesta brand, as the company announced…
UK's best-selling car of all time is making a comeback as electric supermini
A MAJOR car brand has unveiled a revamped EV line-up that aims to appeal to European motorists. The launch includes a new and improved version of a car that was sold over four million times in the UK alone. Your info will be used in accordance with…
Reeves 3p pay-per-mile update as 'rules keep changing'
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves An expert has warned that Rachel Reeves' introduction of a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles could derail net zero ambitions. During November's Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April 2028…
China Isn't Copying Cars Anymore-It's Reinventing Them
China, meanwhile, largely built copies. Not anymore. In 2026, the biggest threat facing the world's carmakers is no longer Tesla. It is China itself. Chinese automakers are rapidly transforming from low-cost manufacturers into global technology…
Can Ford survive the Chinese EV invasion?
T he article below is an excerpt from Steve Fowler 's DriveSmart newsletter. To get the email delivered straight to your inbox every Monday, simply enter your email address in the box above. Ford has just revealed a major plan to reboot its…
Meet the classic car fans who've gone all-electric
Most people get a bit attached to their cars. A favourite family runabout can become part of the furniture, a familiar face on the driveway and the keeper of all sorts of memories. But even by those standards, Bohdan and Marian Antoniw have taken…
Boy airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and electric scooter
A 13-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after a collision involving a car and an electric scooter. Emergency services were called to Redhill Road, in Roseworth, at around 4.25pm on Sunday, May 17. Cleveland Police has confirmed the…
Why Beam Global's (BEEM) Latest Patent Could Matter Beyond EV Charging
With an upside potential of 52.97%, Beam Global (NASDAQ: BEEM) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. On April 30, Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEM) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the company…
Boy airlifted to Newcastle RVI after crash involving electric scooter and car
A 13 year old boy has been airlifted to hospital following a collision between a car and an electric bike. Emergency services were dispatched to Redhill Road, in Roseworth, at around 4.25pm on Sunday, 17 May. Cleveland Police confirmed that the…
Ford resets its European car and van business with new rally-bred line-up
Ford is going back on the attack in Europe with seven new models, a fresh focus on electric vans and a new range of rally-inspired cars designed to put a bit of fun back into the brand. Ford's UK market share is down 1.69 per cent so far this year…
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